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Major retailer's IT flaw exposes sensitive data, now fixed
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Cequence Security has uncovered a major vulnerability in a leading food and drug retailer's IT systems, exposing sensitive data across four subdomains.
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Fortinet launches AI-powered data loss prevention solution
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Fortinet has launched FortiDLP, a next-gen data loss prevention solution designed to enhance security management and address insider threats for enterprises.
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What keeps CISOs up at night? A halloween tale of cyber frights and digital haunts
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This Halloween, as Australians carve pumpkins, CISOs face digital horrors, battling cyber threats, insider risks, and compliance monsters.
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Secuvy launches advanced features to boost data security
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Secuvy has launched innovative features to enhance data security, targeting insider threats and streamlining compliance for organisations.
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IT department struggling to stay on budget? Avoid overspending with monitoring tools
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workforce management
With IT budgets strained by software sprawl and rising costs, monitoring tools might be the solution to regain control and enhance efficiency.
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Gathid Software earns ISO 27001:2022 certification
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data protection
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risk & compliance
Gathid Software has achieved ISO 27001:2022 certification, reinforcing its commitment to data security and leadership in identity governance.
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Survey reveals CISO job anxiety amid security concerns
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A survey shows 99% of CISOs at large enterprises fear job loss after breaches, as they confront evolving cyber threats and inadequate security measures.
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Growing call for cyber security training in UK education sector
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Ofqual stresses the need for cyber security education, urging a focus on human risk management and strategic planning to combat rising cyber threats.
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Insider threats highlighted, calls for enhanced security measures
Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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National Insider Threat Awareness Month sheds light on serious insider threats. Experts from Protegrity, Securin, and others call for better human factor strategies and tech solutions.
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Trustwave highlights critical cyber threats to financial services
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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blockchain
Trustwave's latest reports unveil growing cryptocurrency and ransomware threats in financial services, highlight the urgency of combating phishing-as-a-service and insider threats.
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Beyond prevention: Why breach readiness is your cybersecurity lifeline
Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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As cyber threats evolve, breach prevention alone fails. ColourTokens Xshield advocates for 'breach readiness'—ensuring resilience and quick recovery post-attack.
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Immutability is the cornerstone of a safe enterprise
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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data protection
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physical security
Immutability is vital for Australian enterprises, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and trust amidst rising cyber threats and stringent regulations.
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Ensuring cloud security a critical priority for businesses
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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hybrid cloud
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encryption
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As cloud adoption accelerates, research by Kaspersky and ISG shows 96% of businesses embrace cloud-native tech; 48% cite data security as a top concern.
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Gap found between data security perceptions & breach reality
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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Report reveals a disconnect between perceived and actual data security, with 63% of firms overestimating their protective measures despite record data breaches.
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Microsoft's July 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 142 vulnerabilities, experts weigh in
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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Microsoft's July 2024 Patch Tuesday update tackles 142 vulnerabilities, including two zero-day and five critical remote code execution flaws, urging prompt user action.
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Integrity360 partners with Darktrace to enhance MDR offerings
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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Integrity360 partners with Darktrace to integrate AI-driven IT and OT security into its MDR services, aiming to enhance threat detection and response capabilities across complex networks.
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Ticketmaster cyberattack - what lessons can be learnt?
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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siem
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network security
The Ticketmaster data breach affected 560 million people, with personal data being sold for USD $500 million. AI-powered SIEM systems emerge as key in preventing such cyberattacks.
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Cyber risk is keeping the Australian enterprise on its toes
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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Australian organisations need to keep cyber risks in check to avoid incidents and liabilities.
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OpenText report reveals ransomware as top security concern in Australia
Thu, 9th May 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Over 60% of Australian respondents reveal ransomware attacks as their topmost security concern in a new report by information management company, OpenText.
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AI tools linked to data exposure in 1 in 5 UK organisations
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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insider threats
20% of UK businesses suffer data exposure linked to internal AI tool use, according to a new survey from cybersecurity firm RiverSafe.